Academy Awards

So what did you think about the Academy Awards Ceremony on TV?

WJJ and I watched most of it. We missed the beginning because we are HBO’s “Big Love” fans. WJJ has said repeatedly that having three attractive wives could be fun --the downside is having three women all of whom have different needs and emotions constantly wanting “attention.”  Hello WJJ, tell me about it!  

As I have said in the past, the best thing about being part of UndercoverWear is “working with women”.  And some of most difficult times in my career have been -- “working with women.”  LOL

Anyway let’s get back to the Award Ceremony. 

I rarely go to movies.  Normally, the only movies I see are either on TV or on airplanes.  So the only movie nominee that I actually saw was “The Kids Are Alright” with Annette Bening.  I thought it was a good film, not fabulous , but good.  I am eager to see The King’s Speech.  I have not seen Black Swan but I have heard rave reviews.  However, based on the storyline and ending, I’m probably not going to see it.  Call me simple minded, but give me “My Fair Lady” and I’m happy.

So I thought James Franco and Anne Hathaway did OK as hosts.  They are both very attractive but I didn’t feel that they showed a whole lot of humor.  Franco playing Marilyn Monroe was just odd.  But actually I don’t blame them, I think the writers were off, no Emmy’s for them!

But let’s get down to the “nitty gritty”, who looked good and who didn’t. 

I adored Melissa Leo’s Marc Bouwer gown.  In fact, I instantly looked him up and will be contacting him today.  Of course, Melissa rather tainted her image when she dropped the “F Bomb”.  Perhaps she should be a bit more “ladylike”.  I learned that from my Mother. 

When I was in my 30’s, many women were using the “F word” like it was an acceptable adjective.  I inadvertently used it in front of my Mother. Boy, did I get the wrath of Adrienne Canto. Everything from, “I didn’t raise you that way, to how absolutely unladylike it was.”  I broke that habit real quickly.

So, last night I thought most of Anne Hathaway’s gowns were lovely.   I loved Jennifer Hudson’s entire look.  I thought Annette Bening’s gown was completely unflattering! (By the way, I also felt that Warren Beatty had lost his pizzazz). 

My favorite look of the night was Marissa Tomei.  She looked stunning.  Boy, does she understand vintage elegance at its best.

Yesterday, my Aunt Cora (who is 84 + fabulous), and I spent a half hour discussing the show. As I mentioned, I had only watched one movie out of all the categories.  (OK, I may have fibbed, I also saw Toy Story 3 with Niccie.) 

Anyway, my Aunt had not seen any.  So I guess, all in all, spending a half hour chatting about a movie award show, when we really hadn’t seen most of the movies, would indicate that the Academy Awards is still exciting.  But then again, I love watching Miss America too.  So let’s see, My Fair Lady, Academy Award gowns, and Miss America.  Do you see a common denominator?

Talk to you soon!